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GEAR:
Gear/Equipment lists for backpacking or hiking: (There are some variations in these lists which is why I share different checklists. The basics for any backpacking trip are similar but it is helpful to see other lists and decide what works best for your backpacking adventure.)
Backpacking Gear List from REI Expert Advice
Along with purchasing new gear there is always the question of what to do with the old gear. REI offers expert advice on what to do with old gear in a way that doesn't just fill our landfills.
How to Retire Your Gear by Jeff Daddio REI Co-op Expert Advice
Backpacking Gear List from REI Expert Advice
Along with purchasing new gear there is always the question of what to do with the old gear. REI offers expert advice on what to do with old gear in a way that doesn't just fill our landfills.
How to Retire Your Gear by Jeff Daddio REI Co-op Expert Advice
Nancy J Smith is a renown nature photographer and sells shirts, and calendars. She has a gallery and does exhibitions of her artwork. Her calender for 2022 Pacific NW Calendar received 2nd place/Silver Award for Best Scenic Photography in the National Calendar Competition. She is a 10-time National Award Winner.
She supports many of our American Volkssport Multi-Day walk events in the Pacific Northwest. Here she is in Ashland, OR at the NW Regional Walk Event Conference.
She supports many of our American Volkssport Multi-Day walk events in the Pacific Northwest. Here she is in Ashland, OR at the NW Regional Walk Event Conference.
Explorer Gear Helping You Explore Better
Treeline Review Buying gear responsibly, repairing, reviewing the latest gear
Shoes:
Kuru Footwear World's most comfortable shoe
Luna Sandals Ancient Design Footwear for running, hiking, walking
Oboz True to the Trail
Pie Footwear A shoe store with a conscience. Portland OR
Reshod Walking Shoes Racewalking and coaching
Wring Link for lacing shoes
Z-Trail Sandals Xero shoes trail friendly sandals
Luna Sandals Ancient Design Footwear for running, hiking, walking
Oboz True to the Trail
Pie Footwear A shoe store with a conscience. Portland OR
Reshod Walking Shoes Racewalking and coaching
Wring Link for lacing shoes
Z-Trail Sandals Xero shoes trail friendly sandals
Websites that sell gear:
Active Junky a price comparison and cash back shopping for outdoor gear
Balance Walking - specialize in walking poles
CamoTrek offering quality footwear, clothing and equipmet
Clever Hiker - Lightweight Backpacking + videos + gear reviews + trip reports
Dirty Girl Gaitors keeping debris out of your shoes
Gear Junky The World's Hiking Trails on One Map illustrated by hand.
Gossamer Gear Take Less do More
Hiker Hunger Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Hyperlite Mountain Gear-Elevate Your Adventures
Outdoor Research OR Outdoor clothing and gear
Osprey Backpacks duffels travel backpacks
Pro Compression Compression socks
Ray-Way Products Make your own hiking and camping gear
Road ID Co-owned by Mike and Edward Wimmer - If you can't speak for yourself your Road ID will
Six Moon Design offering lightweight high quality affordable backpacking equipment also Umbrellas
Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Crew Socks (they sell waterproof raingear too!)
Skirt Sports Skirts and Leggings
TadeEvo Minimalist shoe
TrekSumo Gear Reviews Hiking and extreme adventure
Triple Crown Outfitters
Ultimate Direction by the Women's Collective
Vivobarefoot Shoes that let your feet do their natural thing
Balance Walking - specialize in walking poles
CamoTrek offering quality footwear, clothing and equipmet
Clever Hiker - Lightweight Backpacking + videos + gear reviews + trip reports
Dirty Girl Gaitors keeping debris out of your shoes
Gear Junky The World's Hiking Trails on One Map illustrated by hand.
Gossamer Gear Take Less do More
Hiker Hunger Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Hyperlite Mountain Gear-Elevate Your Adventures
Outdoor Research OR Outdoor clothing and gear
Osprey Backpacks duffels travel backpacks
Pro Compression Compression socks
Ray-Way Products Make your own hiking and camping gear
Road ID Co-owned by Mike and Edward Wimmer - If you can't speak for yourself your Road ID will
Six Moon Design offering lightweight high quality affordable backpacking equipment also Umbrellas
Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Crew Socks (they sell waterproof raingear too!)
Skirt Sports Skirts and Leggings
TadeEvo Minimalist shoe
TrekSumo Gear Reviews Hiking and extreme adventure
Triple Crown Outfitters
Ultimate Direction by the Women's Collective
Vivobarefoot Shoes that let your feet do their natural thing
Articles about Gear:
7 Best Cities to Tackle on Foot from Taos Footwear
Bruce Katz, the Founder of Rockport & Samuel Hubbard Shoe Co., Dies at 75 by Stephen Garner 6/29/2022
Why Sun Umbrellas Are Becoming Thru-Hikers Favorite Piece of Gear by Katie Kommer July 31, 2020 from The Trek
Bruce Katz, the Founder of Rockport & Samuel Hubbard Shoe Co., Dies at 75 by Stephen Garner 6/29/2022
Why Sun Umbrellas Are Becoming Thru-Hikers Favorite Piece of Gear by Katie Kommer July 31, 2020 from The Trek
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